All In One RoomI've tried several vintage tubes. Several Amperex/Phillips 6922's and 7308's were smooth, but not neutral - somewhat bloated mid-bass. Then tried the Siemens 60's 6922 (shiney plates), first just a... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Audiovoice IIVery nice system, Ipy! Congratulations on your Herron VTSP-3 upgrade. I couldn't be happier with the improvement myself. Have you tried any NOS tubes. My current favorites are the Siemens 6922'... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
All In One RoomSystem edited: System updated: Keith Herron just upgraded my preamp to VTSP-3, a very nice improvement in impact and weight, while remaining supremely musical. Definitely a worthy upgrade. Also cha... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Analog for Deep Space OrbitWhat nice stuff! Zyx Universe and Koetsu Rosewood cartridges - beautiful choices. Congratulations on some fine gear. posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Desperate to upgradeHi Henry,I've admired your photography for many years. Spectacular. Welcome to the forum. IMHO, before plunking down 30K on audio gear, you really should take a bit more time to see (hear) ... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
My Loft SystemLet me be the first to compliment your beautiful setup. Looks like a well thought-out, unique and surely musical system. I am thinking about the Marantz SA-7 as well. Congratulations! posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
All In One RoomIFlyfisher, I don't use the REL for 2-channel audio. The Maggies sound best alone. posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
All In One RoomThe room is 15' by 25'. I wish I had a bit more width for the Magnepans. The main seating is about 13 feet from the speakers, which leaves plenty of room behind the seats. I toyed with the idea of ... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
Primary 2 Channel Audio SystemClassy System. I am considering an Equitech balanced power transformer as well. Do you find that your 2Q is OK for amps? With my monoblocks feeding MG20's I was considering at least a 3Q. Gotta lov... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
Sanctum SanctorumBeautiful Setup, from a fellow Maggie owner. In my case, I actually preferred the look before the plasma was added - it was so "pure". You've put a lot of thought and effort into the acou... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
All In One RoomThe large plasma glass does slightly influence the imaging. Even with my speakers 4.5 feet out there is some reflection. I have 4 custom-made fiberglass panels (similar to ASC) to hand on the wall ... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
All In One RoomTexas25,I have heard the big Maggies with several Classe amps including Classe Omega Omicron monos (the product designations are confusing, these were the 300 watt mono towers). Not with th... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
All In One RoomSiegfried, I only use the Sub for 5.1 content (movies, surround SACD, and occasional TV). If the source doesn't have a .1 track the sub stays off. The big Maggies are very comfortable producing dee... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
All In One RoomThanks Alan,One thing you will hear from every Magnepan owner - they can sound bright and fatiguing if not set up properly, more so than most speakers. The quality of the upstream gear and the ... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Room Built for MusicVery Nice Setup! With those beautiful speakers and Mac gear, I'm sure some upgraded speaker cables would sound heavenly. posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
home theatre built from scratchVery nice room, great job! Are the "tiles" along the lower half walls ceramic or some sort of acoustic treatment as well? I would wonder whether the transition from acoustic paneling to r... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Magnepan 20.1s & Ayre HeavenAkozar, if you're anywhere near the DC area, Gifted Listener Audio in Chantilly, VA has the Ayre monoblocks hooked up to Maggie 20.1's. Very nice system you've got there, I also am waiting for the ... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
All In One RoomSystem Edited: My Herron Tube Rolling Adventure continues. Currently using NOS Amperex 7308's, USN-CEP tubes, vintage 1965. Really nice sound, balanced throughout the spectrum, with airy top end an... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
All In One RoomAkozar,I heard 20.1's with the Ayre monoblocks recently (not my speakers). I found the sound very pleasing and 3-dimensional, with plenty of solid deep bass. It did not sound "solid-state&... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Wilsons, darTZeel, Vinyl and TubesThanks for your comments on my setup. You have created a spectacular system and listening environment. I am curious about all your dedicated AC lines. In spite of having 6 20 amp lines, I still fin... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
All In One RoomThanks for the kind comments. Yes Jesse, the REL sub is behind the left speaker. I only use it for movies. The Maggies sound better "pure". I've debated switching to a Velodyne DD-series ... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Any Comments/Suggestions PleaseYes Nrchy, but he did start the thread asking for suggestions, no? posted over 17 years ago | View comment |